NewspapersDoes the Library hold newspapers?The Library has access to a wide range of Australian and international newspapers in various formats (online, hard copy (print) and/or microfilm). The Newspaper Collection is located in the Media room near the Research Help Desk (Ground level). You can view the papers held in microfilm format using the microfilm reader/printers located nearby. What about really old newspapers?
Yes. For more details refer to the Historical Newspapers guide. top of page How do I find specific newspapers?Search the Library CatalogueSearch the Library Catalogue using a Journal Title search on the name of the relevant newspaper. eg. Sydney Morning Herald. If that title is held the Catalogue will show:
- for online newspapers - which database to access and the date range available
- for hard copy/microfilm newspapers - the format, location and call number, and the date range available
Tip: Looking for a specific overseas newspaper? In addition to the titles listed on the Library Catalogue, many more titles are available through the Library’s Factiva database (see below). Browse a list of main newspaper holdingsBrowse the list of individual papers at the end of this guide for details of some of the more frequently asked about newspaper titles. top of page How do I find newspaper articles on a topic?Search library databasesThe Library subscribes to several databases useful for searching newspapers:
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| Factiva |
Fulltext of a wide range of Australian and international newspapers (graphics not included). Coverage dates vary for each paper. Most Australian papers are from 1980s+ or 1990s+ |
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Factiva search tips |
| SMH Digital Archive |
Fulltext and image of the Sydney Morning Herald backfile 1955-1990 |
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Refer to onscreen help |
| Times Digital Archive |
Fulltext and image of The Times (London) backfile 1785-1985. Subject coverage includes international affairs. |
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Refer to onscreen help |
| APAFT |
Indexes selected feature articles from major Australian capital city newspapers 1978+. Coverage dates vary for each paper |
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Informit search tips |
| Austlit |
Indexes book reviews and literary articles in major Australian newspapers. Coverage dates vary for each paper |
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| Expanded Academic ASAP |
Indexes articles from selected major overseas newspapers. Some fulltext. Coverage dates vary for each paper |
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GaleInfoTrac search tips |
Illawarra Index
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Indexes articles about the Illawarra region from the Illawarra Mercury and other local newspapers 1840s+ |
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Refer to onscreen help |
Infokoori
(Australian Indigenous Index) |
Indexes articles from the Koori Mail newspaper 1991+ as well as earlier articles on indigenous affairs from other NSW newspapers |
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Refer to onscreen help |
| Infoquick |
Indexes articles from the Sydney Morning Herald and its related newspapers 1988-2005 |
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Refer to onscreen help |
| Media Scan |
Indexes feature articles and opinion sections from major daily Australian newspapers 1991+. Coverage dates vary for each paper |
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Informit search tips |
| Proquest 5000 |
Indexes articles from selected major overseas newspapers. Some fulltext. Coverage dates vary for each paper |
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Proquest search tips |
Note that in the above list there are three different database formats:
- Fulltext and image (digital archive) databases provide scanned reproductions of the original newspaper pages
- Fulltext databases provide the complete text of newspaper articles (but not the graphics)
- Index only databases provide citations (references) to newspaper articles. You can use these to locate dates and page numbers for specific articles, then check if the relevant newspapers are held in the Library.
For more indexes to older newspapers see the list on the Historical Newspapers guide. Found a useful reference in a database but it's not fulltext?Some databases do not provide the fulltext of the article. To locate these articles you will need to search the Library Catalogue to determine if the Library holds that newspaper title either in print or electronically on another database. top of page Where else can I access newspapers?Can't access the UOW Library? Try other librariesWithin the Illawarra
Search the catalogue of Wollongong City Library. The City Library holds a range of Australian newspapers, including several local and state newspapers not held by the University Library, and also has newspaper databases (with free remote access for members). Outside the Illawarra
Search the catalogues of other libraries. For example, both the State Library of New South Wales and the National Library of Australia hold large collections of Australian and overseas newspapers and have newspaper databases (State Library has free remote access for members). top of page Try newspaper web sitesBrowse or search news archives available on newspaper publishers' own web sites. Note: These sites are not quota exempt (unlike the Library databases) and so will use student internet quota. Directories for locating specific newspapers: Examples of Australian news publishers' archives:
- Fairfax News Store Archive - search Illawarra Mercury, Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and other Fairfax publications. Date coverage varies
- Newstext.com.au Archive - search The Australian, Daily Telegraph and other News Corporation publications. Date coverage varies
Tip: Recent articles are usually free. Access to the fulltext of older articles is often available for a fee. Alternatively, just locate dates for specific articles, then check the Library Catalogue to see if the relevant newspapers are available in the Library. Another source of news online are news services and media releases. top of page List of main newspaper holdingsListed below are holdings and indexing details for the main local, state and national Australian newspapers which the UOW Library subscribes to in hard copy and/or online format. Note: Hard copy and microfilm copies of newspapers are in the Newspaper Collection tubs and cabinets located in the Media room near the Research Help Desk (Ground level). These items have an N location prefix.
| The Age
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In the Library:
- N 079.945/4 hard copy current 3 months
- N 079.945/4 microfilm January 1980+
- Selectively indexed in APAIS and ABIX print indexes*
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The Australian (includes The Australian Magazine)
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- N 079.944/4 hard copy current 3 months
- N 079.944/4 microfilm 1980+
- Selectively indexed in APAIS and ABIX print indexes*
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Australian Financial
Review (includes The AFR Magazine)
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In the Library:
- N 332.0994/14 hard copy current 6 months
- N 332.0994/14 microfilm 1984+
- Selectively indexed in APAIS and ABIX print indexes*
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Daily Telegraph (Sydney)
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In the Library:
- Note: UOW Library does not receive hard copy
- N 079.945/21 microfilm 1879-1942
- Selectively indexed in NSW Parliamentary Library Newspaper Index on microfiche*
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Illawarra Mercury
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In the Library:
- N 079.944/8 hard copy current 3 months
- N 079.944/8 microfilm January 1856 - December 1980
- Note: Wollongong City Library holds a complete back set on microfilm
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Koori Mail
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On the Web:
In the Library:
- Note: Library does not receive hard copy, however Woolyungah Indigenous Centre does subscribe to hard copy
- N 305.89915/252 on microfilm January 2002 - December 2006 only
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National Indigenous
Times
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In the Library:
- N 079.94/3 hard copy current 12 months
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Sun Herald (Sydney)
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On the Web:
In the Library:
- Note: Library does not receive hard copy
- N 079.944/3A microfilm November 1999+
- For issues prior to this check relevant dates on Sydney Morning Herald microfilm reels
- Selectively indexed in ABIX print index*
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Sydney Morning Herald (includes The Good Weekend Magazine)
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On the Web:
In the Library:
- N 079.944/3 hard copy current 3 months
- N 079.944/3 microfilm April 1831+
- N 079.944/3 Index to the SMH (microfilm for 1842-45 and 1904-18, hard copy for 1927-61, microfiche for 1961-87)
- Selectively indexed in APAIS and ABIX print indexes*
- Selectively indexed in NSW Parliamentary Library Newspaper Index microfiche*
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* For details of how to access print indexes refer to the Historical Newspapers guide. top of page Need further help?Contact Research Help staff.
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